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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5434

SB 5434: Weapons in certain locations

Restricting possession of weapons in certain locations.

Summary

  • Prohibits possession of firearms on the premises of any licensed child care center, child care center provided-transportation, or other child care center facility.
  • Requires a family day care provider to secure firearms on the premises in a locked gun safe or unloaded in a locked room with a trigger lock or other disabling device.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESSB 5434), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 22, 2019
  3. Passed SenateMar 11, 2019
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2020
  5. GovernorMar 27, 2020
  6. LawMar 27, 2020
Prime sponsor
Claire Wilson (D-30)
Introduced
January 21, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
March 27, 2020
Session law
Chapter 189, Laws of 2020
Companion bill
HB 1530
Versions
SB 5434, ESSB 5434

AN ACT Relating to restricting possession of weapons in certain locations;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Claire Wilson (D-30)

5 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Senator D-22Karen Keiser D-33Patty Kuderer D-48Joe Nguyen D-34Jamie Pedersen D-43

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 11, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5434
26 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26201
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 5434
27 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27200
Republican01802
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 3, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 5434
56 Yea 40 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56100
Republican03902
How each member voted

Yea (56)

Excused (2)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed March 9, 2020
Version voted on: ESSB 5434
27 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27200
Republican01901
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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1 other recorded vote (amendments, procedural motions)

Senate · Amendment 354 by Wilson, L. (page 2, line 20)

March 11, 2019
Version voted on: ESSB 5434
22 Yea 26 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22601
Republican20000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (ESSB 5434)
  2. Chapter 189, 2020 Laws. (ESSB 5434)
  3. Governor signed. (ESSB 5434)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESSB 5434)
  5. President signed. (ESSB 5434)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESSB 5434)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 27; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESSB 5434)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (ESSB 5434)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 40; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5434)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5434)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESSB 5434)
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESSB 5434)
  13. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5434)
  14. CRJ - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESSB 5434)
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESSB 5434)
  16. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (ESSB 5434)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 27; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5434)
  18. Placed on third reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5434)
  19. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5434)
  20. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5434)
  21. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (ESSB 5434)
  22. Third reading, passed; yeas, 26; nays, 21; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESSB 5434)
  23. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5434)
  24. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5434)
  25. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5434)
  26. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  27. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5434)
  28. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  29. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5434)
  30. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  31. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5434)
  32. Minority; do not pass. (ESSB 5434)
  33. Minority; do not pass.
  34. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  35. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

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